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In a bold step to reposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of its next National Convention, former presidential candidate and party stalwart, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has embarked on a reconciliation mission across the North Central zone. Hashim, known for his advocacy for political reform and national unity, met with key PDP figures including former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki and …

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent the list of 43 ministerial nominees for the screening and confirmation of the senate

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Olabode Adaramola The Coalition of North Central youths has warned the National Chairman  of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomole and national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop forthwith the unwarranted attacks on the person of the Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki or face the wrath of the coalition. The coalition stated this …

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Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has hailed the Supreme Court verdict on Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki’s assets declaration and sundry charges instituted against him before the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba described the apex court as a bastion of democracy in the country. According to the governor, …

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The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that the passage of the Administrative and Fiscal Policy Bills for the petroleum industry will be key issues for the Senate when it resumes after its annual recess. In a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki also outlined the priority issues for the Senate …

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The Presidency, on Wednesday, described as outrageous and travesty of justice the acquittal of Senate President Bukola Saraki by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, which upheld the no-case submission of the Senate President. The Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla, wondered why the CCT dismissed the weight of “overwhelming evidence” against Saraki, who was tried for …

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The Senate has referred its president, Bukola Saraki, and controversial Senator, Dino Melaye, to the committee on ethics and privileges over allegations of importing a car with fake Customs documents and certificate forgery respectively. The resolution, on Tuesday, followed a motion by the former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, who said the two cases – alleged seizure of car belonging to Mr. …

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Dayo Emmanuel Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is to act as President while the President  Muhammadu Buhari proceeds on leave. The leave, a 10 day vacation beginning from Monday January 23  ends on Monday February 6, 2017. In a letter read on the floor of the Upper House by the President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki during plenary today, the …

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  The Nigerian Senate Wednesday has threatened to suspend sitting if the electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fails to conduct the re-run Senatorial election in Rivers State by 10th of December. Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu moved the motion yesterday on the floor of the Upper House. Failing to conduct the rerun election, Ekweremadu said INEC …

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